[An immediate response, though his voice is calm and controlled and more detached, as though he's separating himself from the loss.]

Gotham lived under the threat of nuclear winter. For five months people withered; surviving till tomorrow became less of a guarantee. Bane isolated Gotham from the world and kept its people hostage by wielding the threat of nuclear detonation. But if winter comes, can spring be far behind?

[Percy Bysshe Shelley. Crane clears his throat and his voice is slightly higher.]

Batman sacrificed his life for Gotham.